Fitness and Wellness Programs
Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre
The following Fitness and Wellness Programs are offered at the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre (700 River Street).
Most classes will begin the week of September 14, 2026 but please check the Key for the exact dates of programs.
| Program Name | Description | Code | Day | Time | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Jazz with Lynda DePiero | Learn dance steps, combinations, transitions, and dances to pop music & Broadway musicals. Geared to those with some previous dance experience | 44054 | Mondays | 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm | September 28 - Dec 7 | $57.51 |
| Awareness through movement (Lying Down) with Oliver Reimer | Learn something new! Are you curious about gentle movements in patterns you have never done before? These lessons could help you learn how your body can work in ways that are easier and more enjoyable. You can find new strength, better balance and less pain when you learn to move with more efficiency. The lessons are self-learning, not imitating a leader. This class is done mostly lying on a mat. You can use a chair to help with getting up and down. | 44101 | Fridays | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | September 18 - December 4 | $76.68 |
| Awareness through movement (Seated) with Oliver Reimer | All the same great benefits listed above but this class will be done sitting and standing using a chair for support when needed | 44103 | Fridays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | September 18 - December 4 | $76.68 |
| Beginner Jazz with Lynda DePeiro | It is never too late to learn to dance! Join Lynda to learn the basic dance steps and combinations of jazz dancing. No previous dance skills needed, improve your coordination, balance and physical fitness in this fun class! | 44052 | Mondays | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | September 28 - December 7 | $57.51 |
| Beginner Jazz & Tap Combo with Lynda DePeiro | It is never too late to learn to dance! Learn basic dance steps and combinations in this split class (half jazz, half tap). Improve your co-ordination, balance and fitness. Enhance your brain skills while having fun! No previous experience required, wear comfortable, clean indoor shoes. | 44069 | Wednesdays | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | October 7 - December 9 | $57.51 |
| Cardio Drumming with Cathy Corbett | Get ready to move, laugh and drum your way to better health. Cardio drumming is a fun, energetic exercise blending rhythmic drumming with aerobic movement to music. Participants use drumsticks to strike exercise balls placed on stands to boost cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and mood. No drumming experience required | 44113 | Tuesdays | 9:30 am - 10:15 am | September 15 - December 8 | $72.00 |
| Cardio & Strength Circuit with Derek Ortgiese | Join Derek for a great workout where you will circulate around the room at a variety of stations, using different equipment, alternating between cardio and strength exercise with rest time in between | 44100 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | September 15 - December 3 | $153.36 |
| Chair Pilates with Lynda DePiero | The benefit of Pilates using a chair without having to go onto a mat on the floor: a combination of traditional Pilates exercises and may include Barre, ZENGA, Fascia & Psoas conditioning – targets the deep abdominal muscles, improve muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core strength. | 44507 | Tuesdays | 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm | September 29 - December 8 | $63.90 |
| Chair Zumba with Cathy Corbett | Seated Zumba® Gold (Chair) is a modified, low-impact version of Zumba dance fitness performed from a chair. You'll experience the rhythm and energy of Latin-inspired dance moves, all adapted for individuals with limited mobility, balance concerns, or those who cannot stand for extended periods. This class offers a great way to get a cardiovascular workout, improve mood, build stamina, strengthen the core and increase flexibility while staying safe and accessible. No dance experience is needed and there are no wrong moves, the focus is on having fun! | 44115 | Tuesdays | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | September 15 - December 8 | $76.68 |
| Chi Flow & Thrive with Marla Hickerson | This chair exercise and tai chi class will restore joint mobility and improve overall balance. We will breath through the exercise moves, slowing us down, bringing us into the present moment. It is a low impact routine to strengthen the body and increase flexibility. No Class July 20, 27 & August 3 | 44096 | Mondays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | September 14 - December 7 | $76.68 |
| *NEW* Dance & Sculpt with Cathy Corbett | High energy fitness class that combines dance with functional strength training for your core, upper and lower body. You will use weights and resistance bands to build endurance and sculpt muscles. | 44454 | Wednesdays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Sept 16 - Dec 2 | $63.90 |
| Evening Energizer with Eryn Cade | With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment and get moving to some fantastic music | 44048 | Mondays | 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | September 14 - December 7 | $76.68 |
| Evening Energizer with Eryn Cade | With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment and get moving to some fantastic music | 44835 | Thursdays | 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | Sept 17 - Dec 10 | $83.07 |
| Fitness Fusion with Eryn Cade | With a fusion of cardio and strength training, this class will get you moving on a Sunday! | 44047 | Sundays | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | September 20 - December 6 | $63.90 |
| F.I.T with Anne Parr | Learn to work the core, become strong from the inside out. Specific exercise taught to strengthen weak muscles, ligaments and tendons, correct balance, alignment & posture. This progressive class will challenge cardiovascular & muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, co-ordination, and agility. | 44087 | Tuesdays & Fridays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | September 15 - December 4 | $153.36 |
| Functional FIT with Lisa Winter | Using weights, balls and bands, this class is a mix of cardio and strength training to maintain the whole body for real life activities. The class will consist of a combination of both chair and standing exercises. | 44082 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | September 15 - October 29 | $89.46 |
| Functional FIT with Lisa Winter | Using weights, balls and bands, this class is a mix of cardio and strength training to maintain the whole body for real life activities. The class will consist of a combination of both chair and standing exercises. | 44083 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | November 10 - December 17 | $76.68 |
| Intro to Tai Chi with Bryon Nelson | This class will be an introduction to the moves of Tai Chi, developing working knowledge of the Tai Chi form. | 44123 | Thursdays | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | September 17 - December 10 | $83.07 |
| Irish Dance - Advanced with Lynda DePeiro | High level of Irish Dance (must have previous experience in Irish Dance or Tap Dancing). Experience the “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance” eras. | 44080 | Wednesdays | 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | October 7 - December 9 | $57.51 |
| Just for Guys Fitness with Derek Ortgiese | Help increase your cardiovascular fitness level along with toning and stretching. You will use a variety of equipment to help you reach those fitness goals! This class is geared towards men only. | 44090 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | September 15 - December 9 | $146.97 |
| Just for Guys Fitness with Derek Ortgiese | Help increase your cardiovascular fitness level along with toning and stretching. You will use a variety of equipment to help you reach those fitness goals! This class is geared towards men only. | 44091 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | September 15 - December 10 | $166.14 |
| Keep Moving with Parkinson's with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | This class is specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s disease. Includes aerobic conditioning, functional strengthening, and mobility and balance exercises. Must have been assessed by St. Joe’s, call 346-2334. | 44045 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | September 14 - December 2 | $134.19 |
| Keep Moving with Parkinson's with Derek Ortgiese | This class is specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s disease. Includes aerobic conditioning, functional strengthening, and mobility and balance exercises. Must have been assessed by St. Joe’s, call 346-2334 | 44046 | Fridays | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | September 18 - December 11 | $83.07 |
| Low Impact Aerobics with Lynda Depiero | A gentle warm-up, 20 minutes of a low impact cardio, use of light hand weights, bands and other equipment. | 44053 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | September 28 - December 9 | $115.02 |
| Metabolic Pole Walking with Anne Parr | If you enjoy walking outdoors, join this fun group and learn how to use proper techniques for pole walking and all the numerous benefits that come with it! Weather permitting; you will walk at various outdoor trails around the city. First class takes place at the Centre, meet outside on the back patio. | 44088 | Wednesdays | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | September 16 - December 2 | $63.90 |
| Morning Energizer Gold with Marla Hickerson | With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment, get moving to some fantastic music and get your morning energized! | 44097 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:15 am - 12:15 am | September 14 - December 2 | $121.41 |
| Muscles in Motion with Carrie Scheibler | Muscles in Motion is a low impact, easy to follow choreography-based class. We use light weights and move along to the music for a fun full body workout. | 44114 | Tuesdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | September 15 - December 8 | $83.07 |
| Pilates Mat with Lynda DePiero | Join certified Stott Pilates Instructor Lynda for a combination of traditional Pilates mat work exercises; may include Barre, ZENGA, Fascia & Psoas conditioning. Target deep abdominal muscles, building strength from the inside out, improving muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core! | 44050 | Mondays | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | September 28 - December 7 | $57.51 |
| Pilates Mat with Lynda DePiero | Join certified Stott Pilates Instructor Lynda for a combination of traditional Pilates mat work exercises; may include Barre, ZENGA, Fascia & Psoas conditioning. Target deep abdominal muscles, building strength from the inside out, improving muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core! | 44051 | Thursdays | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | October 1 - December 10 | $70.29 |
| Pilates 50/50 with Lynda DePiero | Join Certified Stott Pilates Instructor, Lynda for a half hour of Chair Pilates (Core off the Floor) and half hour of traditional Pilates Mat work. Chair includes Barre work, Balance exercises and standing stretches, Fascia & Psoas conditioning. Half hour of traditional mat work that targets deep abdominal muscles, improving muscle tone, posture and body alignment. | 44056 | Mondays | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | September 28 - December 7 | $57.51 |
| Seated Bender Ball with Anne Parr | This low impact class uses the little ball that does it all! Bender Balls are highly effective for strengthening your core muscles, relaxing tight muscles, increasing your range of motion, improving your posture & body awareness. | 44089 | Thursdays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | September 17 - December 3 | $76.68 |
| Sit and be fit with Lisa Winter | This gentle seated exercise class is perfect for those just starting a fitness program or reintroducing fitness into their lives. It includes rhythmic movement, range of motion, strength and stretching exercises. | 44084 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | September 15 - October 29 | $89.46 |
| Sit & Be Fit with Lisa Winter | This gentle seated exercise class is perfect for those just starting a fitness program or reintroducing fitness into their lives. It includes rhythmic movement, range of motion, strength and stretching exercises. | 44085 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | November 10 - December 17 | $76.68 |
| Step N' Sculpt with Lynda DePiero | Join this fun step aerobics class that involves stepping on and off a step platform and learning innovative choreography. Great for cardio as well as increasing bone mass and bone density. Sculpting intervals target muscle & fascia conditioning with the use of handheld weights, resistance loops and Pilates squishy balls. | 44081 | Thursdays | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | October 1 - December 10 | $70.29 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 44037 | Mondays | 10:00 am-11:00 am | September 14 - December 14 | $76.68 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 44038 | Wednesdays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | September 16 - December 16 | $70.29 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 44039 | Wednesdays | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | September 16 - November 18 | $51.12 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 44040 | Fridays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | September 18 - December 18 | $89.46 |
| Strength in Motion Gentle with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | This gentle seated exercise class is perfect for those just starting a fitness program or reintroducing fitness into their lives. It includes rhythmic movement, range of motion, strength and stretching exercises. | 44041 | Tuesdays | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | September 15 - November 17 | $57.51 |
| Strength in Motion Gentle with Susan Trevisen | This gentle seated exercise class is perfect for those just starting a fitness program or reintroducing fitness into their lives. It includes rhythmic movement, range of motion, strength and stretching exercises. | 44042 | Thursdays | 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm | September 17 - November 19 | $63.90 |
| Strong Seniors with Bonnie Craig | Exercise focusing on strength, balance, mobility, and stability. A well-rounded class that varies each week and uses a variety of equipment. Some mat work however standing or seated options will be offered. | 44260 | Wednesdays | 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | September 16 - December 9 | $70.29 |
| Tabata Fit Mix with Bonnie Craig | This class combines short bursts of energy with brief rests in between exercises, focusing on movement that mimic activities of daily living. A variety of equipment will be used including free weights, resistance bands, exercise balls and more. Some mat work and chair options provided | 44259 | Wednesdays | 10:15 am - 11:00 am | September 16 - December 9 | $70.29 |
| Tai Chi with Bryon Nelson | Students should have some basic knowledge of the Yang Style Tai Chi forms, which would help them move through the Yang Style Taiji Qigong 6 forms for health. Yang international 8 form, the Yang 16 and 24 forms, to enhance their Tai Chi experience. | 44116 | Mondays | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | September 14 - December 7 | $76.68 |
| Tai Chi with Bryon Nelson | Students should have some basic knowledge of the Yang Style Tai Chi forms, which would help them move through the Yang Style Taiji Qigong 6 forms for health. Yang international 8 form, the Yang 16 and 24 forms, to enhance their Tai Chi experience. | 44117 | Wednesdays | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | September 16 - December 9 | $70.29 |
| Tai Chi for Health with Sandra MacKenzie | Coordinate breathing with gentle movements to improve your health and wellness with Sandra MacKenzie. | 44144 | Fridays | 10:45 am - 11:45 am | September 18 - December 4 | $76.68 |
| The Friday Workout with Gary Hoogsteen | This HIIT/Tabata style class has it all. From cardio and muscle workouts to core and stretching/cool down. This is a great way to start your weekend. | 44086 | Fridays | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | October 16 - December 18 | $63.90 |
| Variety Nouveau with Lynda Depiero | Movement that Matters for seniors includes light cardio, "Core off the Floor" exercises to improve stability, balance & flexibility. Focus on the importance & awareness of pelvic floor and fascia & fascial movement | 44058 | Wednesdays | 12:20 pm - 1:20 pm | October 7 - December 9 | $57.51 |
| *NEW* Walk to Dance Revival with Armin Del Rosario | Want a new and fun way to exercise? There is no better way to get in shape than to dance just as how you’d walk, it’s relaxing, easy on the hips and knees. You'll meet new friends, enhance your social life, improve your health and develop more confidence and grace. Dancing is a wonderful activity for stress relief, a break from your everyday routine and/or listen to old time favorites and Latin rhythms. | 44143 | Thursdays | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | September 17 - December 3 | $76.68 |
| Weights, Mats & More with Derek Ortgiese | Mat workouts with weights are a great way to incorporate resistance training into your fitness routine, offering a versatile and effective way to build strength and muscle. Mat workouts are also great for your core and provide functional training in case of a fall or having to get up off the floor with grandchildren | 44185 | Fridays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | September 18 - December 4 | $76.68 |
| Zumba Gold with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Join the fitness class that is fun, full of energy and tailored to people 55 Plus! Groove your way to a healthier you! This program is exhilarating, effective and easy to follow. | 44043 | Tuesdays | 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm | September 15 - November 17 | $57.51 |
| Zumba Toning with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join Karen for this fun class incorporating the moves of Zumba along with strength and toning exercises. | 44044 | Fridays | 11:10 am - 11:50 am | September 18 - November 20 | $63.90 |